Frimley Lodge Park Reviews Summary

Park Facilities

Pros:

• "Good open space to play, excellent that there are dedicated dog walking areas which limits the amount of dog poo you encounter to almost none!"
• "The cafe does all usual coffee and sandwiches. They also take card payments so no cash required."
• "There's also a miniature railway that is open on selected days."
• "Good facilities with a shop, café and toilets."
• "Great local amenity, has a new play area for the kids lots of open space."
• "The Basingstoke Canal runs through the park so there is a really pleasant walk along the tow paths."
• "Plenty of free parking and a quite scenic place to relax."

Cons:

• "The play park isn't great as the zip line keeps breaking and there isn't a lot of equipment for the crowds it draws."
• "The only slight problem was the amount of available parking."
• "Only 1 ball & 1 tee each so no allowance for novice players."
• "It can be overcrowded sometimes which can put you off."
• "The mini railway has never been open when we've been there."
• "Only criticism is the toilets are situated at the cafe area and nowhere near the trains where most parents have to queue with the kids to board."
• "THE FENCING AROUND THE MAIN RAILWAY IS NOT SECURE. BOTH MY DOGS NEARLY DIED, GETTING ONTO THE TRACK CHASING RABBITS."

Cafe and Food

Pros:

• "This place is wonderful. The cafe here is really nice, the staff are great, the food is amazing."
• "Highly recommend the hot chocolate."
• "The cafe staff were very helpful and efficient under the present difficult circumstances."
• "The cafe in the park is fantastic. The portion sizes are wonderful - yes, slightly on the premium side but definitely worth it, quality and fresh ingredients."
• "Cafe good and served light snacks but can get busy."
• "The cafe serves sandwiches, toasties, sausage rolls etc and cakes, biscuits & ice cream."
• "Small and cosy cafe, serving hot or cold food, breakfasts all day."

Cons:

• "The park itself is amazing, it gets a low score because trying to get a drink in the onside cafe takes ages."
• "Cafe has changed hands and the service has gone down hill and they got rid of the amazing icecream!!"
• "Cafe had limited stock due to covid."
• "Difficult to sign up for pitch and putt, needed to queue in the cafe for ages."
• "Drinks and food a little pricey."
• "Cafe is there- but the service is extremely slow."
• "Staff were a little overwhelmed by the numbers in the cafe but overall was good."

Activities and Entertainment

Pros:

• "Take a picnic, some sports equipment and some friends and have a great day."
• "Love this pace whether it's for a long walk or a family fun picnic park day."
• "A great community facility with lots going on."
• "The parkrun I can wholeheartedly recommend. It's the friendliest volunteer group organising it that I've come across so far."
• "Escape to this hidden gem where nature reigns supreme."
• "Great park for all ages definitely recommend 👍👍"
• "The santa train was super cute. Well run. Slightly too longer queue with little ones but other than that excellent."

Cons:

• "Beware towpath is very churned up at the moment."
• "We went to the fair that returns yearly, usually you can buy an unlimited wristband? However this year, it's tokens only which costs.... £10 for 10 tokens + £1.20 entrance fee per person. Not a cheap day out!!"
• "Camping is good as well but I do not suggest to camp on the side next to the river due to mosquitoes."
• "Cyclists on the canal track are for the most part aholes."
• "The train for kids was closed without any reason."
• "Only downside need more facilities as toilets for example."
• "Unfortunately the ground was very wet due to a lot of rain however it stop us having a great family outing."

Accessibility and Maintenance

Pros:

• "Parking is free."
• "Plenty of parking as well."
• "It's the perfect haven for relaxation and rejuvenation."
• "Lovely park with vast meadows and a great riverside walk."
• "There is also access to the canal where you can have a nice long walk and see the ducks."
• "For those coming for a parkrun on Saturdays, there is ample free car parking."
• "The large car parks free!"

Cons:

• "Only blip was a cordoned off area due to an upgrade in the park which had some metal fencing."
• "Ground is okay and not well maintained."
• "Bit of litter along the river but immaculate everywhere else."
• "Car park needs to be bigger to accommodate the amount of people that go there."
• "Be aware that not all the park is accessible to buggies and wheelchairs without decent suspension."
• "Rude people about with large dogs off leads."
• "It's ok. It's grotty and tired. Not much money spent in upkeeping the public areas."